Imran Khan (born 5 October 1952) is a Pakistani politician and former cricketer who captained the Pakistan national cricket team from 1982 to 1992.
He entered politics in 1996, founded the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party in 1997, and became Prime Minister of Pakistan in 2018.
A close ally of President Donald Trump, Khan has been described as a “populist” and “nationalist”. He has also been criticized for his close relationship with the Pakistani military.
Here are a few recommended books by Imran Khan.
Forty Rules Of Love by Elif Shafak
In her novel, Forty Rules of Love, Turkish author Elif Shafak tells the story of Rumi, a 13th-century Persian Sufi poet, and his spiritual guide, Shams of Tabriz.
Through their story, Shafak explores the many facets of love: from the passionate and all-consuming to the platonic and familial.
Though the book is a work of fiction, Shafak draws on Rumi’s real poetry to explore how love can be both a source of great joy and great pain.
She also weaves in elements of Sufi philosophy, giving readers a glimpse into a different way of thinking about love and its place in our lives.
Whether you’re looking for a new perspective on love or simply want to be entertained by a well-written story, Forty Rules of Love is worth reading.
Lost Islamic History by Firas Alkhateeb
Firas Alkhateeb’s book, Lost Islamic History, is a fascinating look at the forgotten past of the Muslim world.
Alkhateeb takes readers on a journey through time, from the rise of Islam to the present day, highlighting the contributions of Muslim scholars, scientists, and artists throughout history.
Lost Islamic History is an important book for anyone interested in learning more about the Muslim world. It provides a much-needed corrective to the often negative portrayal of Islam in the media today.
Obama’s Wars by Bob Woodward
In his book, “Obama’s Wars,” Bob Woodward argues that the former president’s foreign policy was marked by a fundamental contradiction.
On the one hand, Obama ran for office promising to end America’s wars in the Middle East and bring troops home.
On the other hand, he presided over a massive expansion of those very same wars, ordering U.S. forces back into Iraq and escalating the war in Afghanistan.
Woodward contends that this contradiction can be explained by Obama’s deep-seated belief in American exceptionalism.
Despite his rhetoric of engagement and diplomacy, Obama ultimately saw the use of force as the only way to protect America’s interests around the world.
This mindset led to a series of military interventions that left America more deeply entrenched in the region than ever before.
The Anarchy by William Dalrymple
In his book, The Anarchy, William Dalrymple tells the story of the East India Company, a British trading company that became one of the most powerful empires in the world.
Dalrymple chronicles the rise of the East India Company from its humble beginnings as a small trading company to its eventual domination of India.
He chronicles the company’s many wars, its political intrigues, and its relationships with Indian rulers.
The Anarchy is a fascinating and well-researched account of one of the most important empires in world history.
The Great Arab Conquests by Hugh Kenned
In the 7th century, the Arab world was on the brink of an era of great change. Hugh Kennedy’s The Great Arab Conquests tells the story of how a new force burst onto the scene and carved out an empire that would forever change the course of history.
The book details the dramatic rise of Islam and the Arab people, starting with the Prophet Muhammad and his small band of followers in Mecca. From there, Kennedy takes us on a journey through Arabia and beyond, as the Arabs spread out to conquer new lands.
Along the way, we learn about the great battles that were fought, such as Yarmouk and Talas, which saw Arab armies triumph over much larger foes.
We also meet some of the most famous figures from this period in history, including Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab and General Khalid ibn al-Walid.
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